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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 LNAMOT history

LD08 LNA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LD08 LNA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,472 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LNA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LNA was last recorded at 103,472 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 8,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,650 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,822 miles
Average per year
5,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,472 miles
  • 2025 – 94,650 miles
  • 2024 – 94,180 miles
  • 2023 – 91,307 miles
  • 2022 – 85,151 miles
  • 2021 – 76,513 miles
  • 2020 – 75,438 miles
  • 2019 – 72,798 miles
  • 2018 – 68,796 miles
  • 2017 – 63,852 miles
  • 2016 – 59,047 miles
  • 2015 – 46,905 miles
  • 2014 – 43,347 miles
  • 2013 – 40,043 miles
  • 2012 – 32,113 miles
  • 2011 – 20,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,472 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,472 miles (+8,822)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    679299723619
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass94,650 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,650 miles
    Test number
    676700446927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,180 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    529032607415
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail94,175 miles (+2,868)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    387648327109
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass91,307 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,307 miles
    Test number
    661462181843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,151 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    709556448158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,150 miles (+8,637)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    686225050019
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass76,513 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    854236581435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,438 miles (+2,640)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    181440423731
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and sleeve corroded and thin
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  10. Pass72,798 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    617692461664
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Fail72,797 miles (+4,001)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    754624730280
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + centre (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass68,796 miles (+4,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,796 miles
    Test number
    644522469440
    • AdvisoryN/s/r seat belt slight damage and fraying
  13. Pass63,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    481427968081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Fail63,852 miles (+4,805)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    511832387031
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass59,047 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    660288987318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,319 miles (+11,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    796057205667
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass46,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,905 miles
    Test number
    210444951923
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn down on inner edge/crack and distort.slight exhaust leak from front pipe area
  18. Fail46,905 miles (+3,558)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,905 miles
    Test number
    412512420166
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn down on inner edge/crack and distort.slight exhaust leak from front pipe area
  19. Pass43,347 miles (+3,304)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    829028714276
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking badly and distorting
  20. Pass40,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    918805383139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  21. Fail40,043 miles (+7,930)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    257044183174
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  22. Pass32,113 miles (+1,847)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,113 miles
    Test number
    296615592425
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front outer tyre wall / offside rear tyre cracking
  23. Pass30,266 miles (+9,774)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,266 miles
    Test number
    435071422152
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking / damage to nearside front outer tyre wall
  24. Pass20,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,492 miles
    Test number
    715193341176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 LNA

Does LD08 LNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LNA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LNA?
The MOT on LD08 LNA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LNA done?
LD08 LNA was recorded at 103,472 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,586 miles a year.
Has LD08 LNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LNA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 LNA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 LNA find?
LD08 LNA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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